Estevan

Farmers across Manitoba and the prairies can now access the results of the 2024 Canola Variety Evaluation Trials, a critical resource for making informed seed selection decisions. Spearheaded by the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA), this program marks the first year of province-specific program following the discontinuation of the Prairie-wide Canola Performance Trials in 2022.

Stars on Ice will be on tour soon and their only Saskatchewan stop is at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Friday, December 20th.

You can buy tickets and get all the show info HERE.

Stay tuned to CJ1150 for your queue to text STARS to 306 693 8000 and we could be calling you and awarding you with a pair of tickets to the show!

With temperatures expected to dip below freezing tonight, Environment and Climate Change Canada is urging caution for drivers in southeast Saskatchewan. Wet snow and rain will create icy road conditions overnight.

Estevan Fire and Rescue (EFR) responded to several incidents last week, including alarms, vehicle crashes, and a rollover.

On Nov. 12, EFR was dispatched to a commercial carbon monoxide alarm in the central part of the city. Crews investigated and detected a small amount of carbon monoxide in the building. They ventilated the premises, and the source of the gas is being investigated further. No illnesses or injuries were reported.

One of three new members elected to Estevan’s City Council, Matthew Dubowski, is eager to make a positive impact on the community. The 27-year-old expressed gratitude and optimism as he reflected on his election experience and his goals moving forward.

“My reaction was kind of flat at first when I was watching the results at City Hall,” Dubowski admitted. “I didn’t really process it right away. I was still trying to do the math and figure out, ‘Oh, did I actually get the sixth seat?’”

The Estevan Salvation Army is gearing up for a week of fundraising and food donations, with the Smile Cookie campaign underway and the Blow Away Hunger event set for Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Southern Plains Co-op.

The event will offer a meaningful way for residents to support families in need during the challenging winter months. Shoppers can purchase pre-made hampers or donate individual food items at the store. All contributions will go to the Estevan Food Bank, which provides essential supplies to local families as demand rises with dropping temperatures.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases. Episode 26 of the podcast, featuring Mallory Johnson and appearance by American guest Chase Mathew, aired on the weekend of November 9th and 10th, 2024.

The Big Six Hockey League was heating up what was a cold southeast region with four games on the schedule, two of which needed extra time to find a winner. 

The first session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly following the provincial election has been announced for Monday, Nov. 25, and all 27 members of the Sask NDP will have a portfolio to shadow and critique, including the 15 newly elected MLAs. 

Sask NDP Leader Carla Beck named her Shadow Cabinet last week. 

“We’ve got some work to do and I’m ready to lead by example,” said Beck. “If you look for common ground, there’s a lot more that unites us than divides us. 

Residents in southeast Saskatchewan are bracing for a significant weather shift as a low-pressure system from the United States moves into the region. The system is expected to bring snow, strong winds, and colder temperatures.